Warradale vs Marion.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,355,000 and $1,080,000. Marion edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Marion (median $1,080,000) is roughly 25% cheaper to buy into than Warradale ($1,355,000). Over the past year, Warradale (+17.8%) ran 24.8 percentage points ahead of Marion (-7%) on house-price growth.
Marion scores higher on walkability (14/100 vs 34/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Marion (1063) sits above Warradale (1061). Warradale skews owner-occupied (74%), Marion runs more rental-dense (64% owner).
For buyers
Marion is the lower entry point at $1,080,000 median, 25% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Marion delivers the better gross yield (3.18% vs 2.69%), but Warradale has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
For families
Marion edges out on average school ICSEA (1063 vs 1061).
Common questions
Is Warradale or Marion cheaper to buy in?
Marion has the lower median house price at $1,080,000, roughly 25% below Warradale ($1,355,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Warradale or Marion?
Over the past 12 months, Warradale grew +17.8% vs -7% in Marion, a gap of 24.8 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Warradale or Marion have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Marion scores 1063 vs 1061 in Warradale. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Warradale or Marion?
Marion scores 34/100 on walkability vs 14/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Warradale or Marion?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.18% in Marion vs 2.69% in Warradale. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
The numbers behind the take
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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